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NE46 3PU

Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

Hexham North

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Detailed insights for NE46 3PU

Overview

Postcode NE46 3PU is located in an urban city, within the Hexham North area of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hexham & Acomb area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year. The median sale price in Hexham North is £190,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Hexham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tyne Green Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hexham & Acomb has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,771 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hexham & Acomb has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE46 3PU.

Flood risk

Very low

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 3PU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hexham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 3PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 3PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTyne Green Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Tyne Green Country Park
0.3 miThe SeleLargeWalking directions to The Sele
0.2 miHexham House GroundsSmallWalking directions to Hexham House Grounds

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
521.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+32%)
Shoplifting
21.18(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.86(-9%)
Public order
11.92(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(-19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
96.85%
Other White
4
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
73
26.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
20.71%
No qualifications
52
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
28.35%
Other social rented
51
26.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
14.95%
Owns with a mortgage
25
12.89%
Social rents from council
23
11.86%
Total households: 194

Property prices in Hexham North

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £285K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Hexham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hexham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£470,750£262
Semi-Detached12£235,000£281
Terraced25£190,000£202
Flats18£150,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hexham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,475£105,000£219,950£129,500
2017£348,000£113,750£147,500£160,000
2018£355,000£110,000£153,625£135,000
2019£399,973£99,998£201,998£161,750
2020£399,995£117,500£187,498£150,000
2021£390,000£117,500£252,500£172,000
2022£485,000£136,250£221,063£161,500
2023£495,000£125,150£236,000£162,500
2024£435,000£100,000£202,500£195,000
2025£468,000£145,000£216,500£190,000
2026£428,250£99,250£223,168£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£165£180£148
2017£200£192£152£178
2018£220£199£165£156
2019£244£169£185£188
2020£232£200£216£165
2021£245£213£227£191
2022£282£204£237£212
2023£318£222£230£201
2024£295£211£211£193
2025£293£227£249£201
2026£262£195£261£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hexham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2026Flat A, Gisland House, 45, Gilesgate, Hexham, NE46 3QFFlatsLeasehold£65,000
25 Jul 20254, Alexander Place, Hexham, NE46 3QJFlatsLeasehold£145,000
26 Aug 2025Tanners Burn House, Hexham Business Park, Burn Lane, Hexham, NE46 3RUOtherLeasehold£400,000
29 Oct 202524, Wordsworth Close, Hexham, NE46 3HXTerracedLeasehold£185,000
02 Dec 20251, Holy Island House, Holy Island, Hexham, NE46 3QLTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the NE46 3PU postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 3PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic First School, HexhamAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miMiddle deemed secondarySt Joseph's Catholic Middle School, HexhamAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE46 3PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 3PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miLondisCircle Place, Northumberland, NE46 3QQWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miTesco ExtraAlemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miLidlAlemouth Road, Northumberland, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miWaitroseWentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PDWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.

Band A£1,731
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,308
Band D£2,597
Band E£3,174
Band F£3,751
Band G£4,328
Band H£5,194

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE46 3PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Cessford

Hexham North - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardHexham NorthE05016116
ParishHexhamE04010804
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hexham & AcombE02005730
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 035AE01027476
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE46 3PU

Is NE46 3PU (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 3PU records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE46 3PU?

The median sale price around NE46 3PU in Hexham North is £190,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE46 3PU?

There are 7 schools close to NE46 3PU, including The Sele First School (Good), St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE46 3PU?

The closest station to NE46 3PU is Hexham, about 565 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 3PU?

NE46 3PU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE46 3PU (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 3PU is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Cessford (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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